Newport News man killed in Virginia Beach shooting
Juelle Morton, a 20-year-old Newport News man, was found early in the morning on Sept. 27, near North Great Neck Road in Virginia Beach. Investigators identified 21-year-old Cesar Bermudez Evans, a Norfolk native, as the suspect. The event happened outside near a nightclub, Venus 112. A manager from the club shared they were “deeply saddened” by the shooting in a social media post. The club will be closed for two days following the shooting. Evans was arrested the following day and charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, according to Daily Press, a Newport News paper. No other information has been released at the time of Sept. 29.
Newport News bans new vape shops from opening near schools
New vape shops will be subject to recent regulations after the Newport News council approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance on Tuesday, Sept. 23.
Mayor Phillip Jones stated in a press release that the ordinance is about protecting Newport News’ children and families and not to punish responsible businesses. “This action ensures that new vape shops will meet strong community-driven standards.”
The new regulations make it so shops must be located at least 2,000 feet away from childcare centers. They are permitted to operate only from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and may not offer a drive-thru service. Shops are also permitted to operate only in the General Commercial zoning district and cannot have smoked or mirrored windows.
